Canon IR-1740i Printer Review

Expert review of the Canon IR-1740i printer06 December 2011

Our Verdict:

If you're looking for a speedy, competitively priced, all in-one photocopier/printer then look no further than the Canon IR-1740i. Speeds of 40ppm make this ideal for large workgroups, and in addition to this it's compatible with both MS Windows and Mac OS. With large paper capacity of 2300 sheets the IR-1740i is best suited for medium/large businesses who print frequently.

Design

The Canon IR-1740i isn't the slimmest of machines – with dimensions of 798mm(W), 395mm(D), and 263mm(H), the printer may not be suitable if office space is an issue. Size aside, the IR-1740i does come with some nice features including a 5.7" LCD touch-screen which allows you to control the printer and access various menus independently from a PC.

Advantages

If you want to save money on printing then you're in luck. The Canon IR-1740i comes equipped with uniFlow technology – Canon's award winning price management software that allows businesses to make savings on their print costs. The printer is also extremely energy efficient, consuming as little as 1 watt of energy during sleep mode. The IR-1740i is rammed full of business features including professional network integration (LDAP) – allowing you to integrate your global address book with the printer.

Disadvantages

Unfortunately, the Canon IR-1740i fails to really stand out from its competitors; with comparable speeds, similar prices, the only deciding factor is its cost efficiency and environmentally friendliness.